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increase by an additional 20% if constructed as a separate project as there will be costs for traffic control and other items. The trail was previously estimated at $17,000 for construction without engineering. Now that the City is engineering /bidding /inspecting the trail, the cost will be significantly greater but estimated to not be over $27,000. City Engineer Westby noted that screening/plantings /retaining walls /fencing to buffer adjacent residences would also impact the costs. He described the benefit of a looped watermain system during maintenance and repairs. The Council next addressed the land that Anoka County would acquire for storm ponding and whether the Park Fund would be compensated. Curt Kobilaresik, Engineering Program Manager with the Anoka County Highway Department, stated the Anoka County Attorney has indicated that Anoka County would acquire the property through eminent domain condemnation. The consensus of the Council was that the acquisition funds should be dedicated to the Park Trust Fund since that is what the property was dedicated for. City Engineer Westby stated the improvements to re -grade old County Road 5 could be added to the JPA and completed at the same time as this project. Mr. Kobilaresik confirmed that is correct. Mayor Strommen opened the floor for public comment. Patrick Hampton, 15551 Potassium Street NW, stated he is happy with the proposal and appreciates that the City and Anoka County listened to them and addressed their concern to leave the south access open. Councilmember Backous and Mayor Strommen voiced support to construct the trail as it provided safe passage to school children, a primary concern and function of the City, noting that with the exception of the intersection area, the trail would be constructed on public rights -of- way. City Engineer Westby explained this is an MSA route so State Aid Standards have to be followed for a minimum trail width of ten feet but staff could research whether the trail can be narrowed in the area of the intersection where two feet of property would need to be purchased. The Council acknowledged that residents raised safety concerns about having to back their vehicle over the trail; however, noted there are many locations in Ramsey where sidewalks and trails cross private driveways. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to Adopt Resolution #14 -01 -017 Approving Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for CSAH 5 (Nowthen Boulevard) / Alpine Drive Intersection Improvements, as written. City Council / January 28, 2014 Page 6 of 13